It was accepted that others in the gang went on to kick the victim and broke his ankle.

Hill, who had a previous conviction for assault in similar circumstances, was sent to a young offenders’ institute for eight months. Futia received six months.

Ames, 19, of Harrison Grove, Sandycroft, received a 20-week sentence suspended for two years and was ordered to do 200 hours unpaid work in the community. He admitted assaulting Thomas Boyes, now 18, of Flint.